Visual Communications (Flashing Light) (MARTPT–542)
Course 207

This 1/2 day course satisfies the STCW training requirements and assessments of competence for visual signaling. 

Each student who successfully completes this course will demonstrate 

• the ability to use the International Code of Signals 
• the ability to transmit and receive, by Morse light, distress signal SOS as specified in Annex IV of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended, and appendix 1 of the International Code of Signals, and visual signaling of single letter signals as also specified in the International Code of Signals.

We strongly recommend that you study Morse Code by Flashing Light prior to taking this course. Flashing Light Software or applications can be found online. This will greatly improve your ability to be successful in the practical examination at the end of the class. 

This course will satisfy the following requirements:

• The Visual Signaling training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(vi) and 11.319(a)(4)(vi) for STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) (Operational Level); AND 
• The Visual Signaling standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.309(a)(3) and 11.319(a)(3); STCW Code Section A-II/1 and Table A-II/1, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVICs 12-14(Ch-7) and 02-18(Ch-5) Tasks 8.1 and 8.2.

Applicants who have successfully completed this course need not present completed Task Control Sheets for these assessments in application for STCW certification.

MPT has practice videos uploaded onto our YouTube channel. Click HERE to access these videos for practice.

NOTE: USCG requires 4 words per minute as a standard rate for practical assessment.

Subjects Include:

• International Code of Signals (Pub H-102)
• Morse Code
• General Signal Code
• Medical Code
• Emergency & Lifesaving Signals